Named Professional for Contextual Safeguarding in Castle Douglas

Do you want to use your safeguarding experience to make a real difference to young people at risk of exploitation? In this role as Named Professional for Contextual Safeguarding and Risks outside the Home (ROTH), you will lead on identifying and advocating for the health needs of children and young adults facing risks such as sexual or criminal exploitation, human trafficking, modern slavery and going missing from home. You will work closely with partners across policing, mental health, housing and the voluntary sector, manage a small and complex caseload, offer specialist advice and supervision, and ensure health needs are clearly represented in every assessment and decision.

Main duties of the job: This role gives you the chance to apply your safeguarding expertise in a setting that values compassion, curiosity and strong advocacy for vulnerable young people. You will shape practice, influence training, strengthen safeguarding systems and contribute to wider strategic thinking across Health. You will join a supportive team that trusts your judgement, encourages your professional growth and gives you the space to make a lasting impact. If you are ready to champion the rights of those who need it most, we would be delighted to hear from you, apply now!

About us: By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man you'll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations you'll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Job responsibilities: A workplace that invests in you. Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners. Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level. Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service. Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues. A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

Person Specification: Qualifications Registered Nurse with NMC Registration / Midwife / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.